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Case Involving Man Accused of Supplying Deadly Drugs That Killed 14-year-old Called in Court
The man accused of pushing the lethal, illicit drugs that killed a 14-year-old boy had his case called in provincial court this morning. It's the first case of its kind in the province where someone h...
Oct 17, 2025 A family member wears a Justice for Axel Martin at a rally outside Confederation Building (VOCM News)
RNC Investigating Two Separate Shooting Incidents in Capital City
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting in the capital city last night. But it wasn't the only shooting incident currently under investigation. RNC responded to calls...
Oct 17, 2025
Donations Being Accepted for VOCM Cares Foundation's Coats for Kids Campaign
Temperatures are dropping as we get down in the fall, and that means the need for warm clothing begins to show itself. Donations are being accepted for the VOCM Cares Foundation's Coats for Kids campa...
Oct 17, 2025
St. John's Man Arrested on Numerous Weapons Charges
A 35-year-old St. John's man is facing numerous weapons-related charges after his arrest on outstanding warrants earlier this week. RNC took James Halleran into custody in the centre city area yesterd...
Oct 17, 2025 (RNC)
Liberal Party Not Doubting Hogan's Leadership Despite Election Results
The Liberal Party, now relegated to official opposition status, is putting its best face forward despite the results of this week's election. Party vice-president and campaign co-chair Judy Morrow say...
Oct 17, 2025 John Hogan (VOCM News)
Drunk Driver Nabbed by RCMP Near Witless Bay
A 61-year-old man suspected of being impaired behind the wheel has been arrested after trying to get away from the RCMP. A concerned citizen called the RCMP to report a possible drunk driver on the So...
Oct 17, 2025
Registered Nurses' Union Planning to Hold PCs to Campaign Promises
The Registered Nurses' Union will be holding the newly-elected PC government to the health care promises made during the election campaign. RNU President Yvette Coffey says she's looking forward to si...
Oct 17, 2025 Registered Nurses' Union President Yvette Coffey (Registered Nurses' Union Newfoundland and Labrador/Facebook)
Consequences of Impaired Driving Highlighted During MADD Canada Presentation at Beaconsfield Junior High
Students at Beaconsfield Junior High in St. John's learned about the consequences of impaired driving during a presentation by MADD Canada on Thursday. She says kids start experimenting with drugs and...
Oct 17, 2025 MADD presentation at Beaconsfield Junior High (VOCM News)
Access Changes at St. John's Provincial Court Extended to Nov. 28
Changes to entry points at provincial court in St. John's will remain in place until at least the end of November. There are two public entrances with security screening on the 4th floor of Atlantic P...
Oct 17, 2025
Three Arrested After Drugs and Weapons Seizure in Bay Bulls
Three people have been arrested after RCMP seized drugs and weapons from a car in Bay Bulls early yesterday morning. A vehicle on the main road caught the attention of the RCMP in the wee hours, so th...
Oct 17, 2025
